Main entry:

McKay, Ian, 1953-

Title & Author:

The craft transformed : an essay on the carpenters of Halifax, 1885-1985 / Ian McKay.

Publication:

Halifax : Holdfast Press : Distributed by Formac Pub., Co., 1985.

Description:

ix, 148 pages ; 23 cm

Notes:
"Written to mark the centenary of Local 83 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America"--Page [vii].
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-148).
Chapter 1: None but Skilled Workmen 1885-1900 -- Chapter 2: The Craft Transformed 1990-1912 -- Chapter 3: The New Unionism and Economic Crisis 1912-1926 -- Chapter 4: The Emergence of Industrial Legality 1926-1952 -- Chapter 5: An Ambiguous Legacy 1952-1985.

Summary:

"In 1885, Nova Scotia was booming: economic growth topped that of both Ontario and Quebec, and the public was on the verge of voting for independence from Canada in an upcoming election.
In 1985, the province was in decline: unemployment held steady at unprecedented levels reached in the late 70s, and many of Nova Scotia's key industries were just a government order or two away from bankruptcy.
Through it all, members of Local 83 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America fought to defend their economic and social position, adapting strategies appropriate to the century's varying challenges.
The Craft Transformed is the story of radical change in Canada's Atlantic region as seen by workers who felt it directly--the carpenters of Halifax."--BOOK JACKET.

ISBN:

0969211708 (pbk.)
9780969211709 (pbk.)

Subject:

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Local 83 (Halifax, N.S.) History.
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Local 83 (Halifax, N.S.)
Fraternité unie des charpentiers et menuisiers d'Amérique. Local 83 (Halifax, N.-É.) Histoire.
Carpenters Labor unions Nova Scotia Halifax History.
Carpenters Labor unions.
Syndicats Charpentiers Nouvelle-Écosse Halifax Histoire.
Nova Scotia Halifax.
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 83 (Halifax, N.S.) History

Form/genre:

History.

Holdings:

Location: Library main canada 139321
Call No.: ID CAN; ID:86-B9674
Status: Available